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Current Operations

• TURKEY/AFGHANISTAN VOA 14 Mar. 2002-- U-S, Turkish and British officials have been meeting in Ankara to discuss a proposal for Turkey to take over command of the multi-national security force in Afghanistan after Britain
• Operation Anaconda Enters Exploitation Phase AFPS 14 Mar. 2002-- With the fighting around Gardez dying down, Operation Anaconda has entered the "exploitation phase," Pentagon spokeswoman Torie Clarke said March 14.

Other Conflicts

• ZIMBABWE ELECTION VOA 14 Mar. 2002-- The Commonwealth observer team has condemned the Zimbabwean presidential elections as deeply flawed
• AFRICA/ZIMBABWE VOA 14 Mar. 2002-- Reaction from African leaders to the re-election of President Robert Mugabe has been largely positive
• UGANDA / SUDAN VOA 14 Mar. 2002-- Sudan has agreed to let troops from neighboring Uganda enter its territory to attack rebels who have been trying for years to overthrow the Ugandan government.

Government Transcripts

• Baltic States to Provide Troops for Operation Enduring Freedom Washington File 14 Mar. 2002-- The State Department said the ministers reported on plans to contribute Baltic troops to an international contingent to be led by Denmark and scheduled to be deployed to the Kyrgyz Republic in April as part of Operation Enduring Freedom.

Defense Policy / Programs

Defense Industry

• ATK Awarded $30 Million Contract to Produce Hydra-70 Rocket Propellant ATK 14 Mar 2002 -- ATK (Alliant Techsystems) (NYSE: ATK) has been awarded a $30 million contract from General Dynamics Ordnance Systems to produce propellant used in MK90 motors for the HYDRA-70 rocket system.
• New Frigate Designed For Norwegian Navy Moves Full Speed Ahead with Lockheed Martin System Lockheed Martin 14 Mar 2002 -- Lockheed Martin marked a milestone in the Norwegian Navy New Frigate program with completion of the Critical Design Review for the Integrated Weapon System.

News Reports

• SHAPE NEWS SUMMARY & ANALYSIS 14 Mar. 2002-- Report: Turkey wants to lead Afghan force with NATO help
• U.S. Officials Working Toward Stronger Security at Sea Washington File 14 Mar. 2002-- Most U.S. proposals at IMO forum get strong backing
• UN Plays Key Role in War on Terrorism, U.S. Official Says Washington File 14 Mar. 2002-- One of the ways the United States can meet its overriding foreign policy objectives of winning the war on terrorism and protecting American citizens, at home and abroad, is through active participation in and support for the United Nations and other international organizations, a key State Department official says.